Top 6 James Bond Cars

3. Aston Martin DBS V12

The first car in Daniel Craig‘s more serious and toned down run as Bond, the DBS V12 doesn’t pack much firepower, instead it opts for defibrillator and a gun holder. But it’s not for the gadgets this car earns its place on this list but look at it. It is one seriously good-looking car, it may in fact be the best looking car of them all if it weren’t for number 1. I also put it on this list because of what happens to it will always stick in my mind, after a quick car chase Bond is forced to swerve to the side to avoid hitting Vesper Lynd, the Bond-Girl of the movie. The swerve goes horribly wrong and makes the car do a record-breaking 7 rolls, a scene that made everyone in the cinema cry.

2. Lotus Espirit

Okay, so the vanquish can turn invisible, but the Lotus Espirit from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) can turn into a submarine. A freaking submarine, how cool is that? True it’s as ridiculous, probably even more ridiculous than turning invisible but the fact they made a working submarine for the film instead of resorting to green screens is what puts the Lotus above the Vanquish. And it’s not just a defense submarine, it comes equipped with anti-air missiles and torpedoes to take down any and all enemies who try to come after Bond.

I sound like a hypocrite bashing the Vanquish for its absurdity but praising the Lotus for turning into a Submarine but it’s done in such a way and style that it ticks all the boxes for a good Bond gadget, is it clever? Yes. Does he use it for a purpose? Yes. Is it believable? Not really. It’s such an iconic Bond car as well, it’s the first one that comes to my mind whenever anyone asks me “What’s the best Bond car?” However, it’s not as iconic or as good as number 1 which is…

1. Aston Martin DB5

Ah yes, the Aston Martin DB5. First appearing in Goldfinger (1964) it came to be known as the first proper Bond car, and probably the most well-known due to the fact it’s the first car to come with gadgets. It comes with a full arsenal of them as well; ejector seat, machine guns, smoke screen, tyre shredders, a revolving number plate, a radar and tracker, oil slicks and a bullet screen. The DB5 is such a big icon in the James Bond world that it’s the only car to feature in more than two of the films, originally introduced in Goldfinger it returns in cameos in Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale and Skyfall. It is the car that inspired all others on this list and that is why, including its style and recognisability, that earns its top place on this list.